Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

On the gauge cluster it keeps blinking the word compass. Does anybody know why?

It probably needs to be recalibrated, which is easy with an electronic compass. Basically just drive it in a circle a few times. Cloverleafs are great for recalibrating

my compass was off when i got mine.

try this. my thanks to squid for some of this

you will need to set your zone, p186 of owners manual.
(sorry I lack the skill to put it up)


CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and do as
follows.
1. Push and hold the “SET” button for
about 2 seconds. The zone number appears
on the outside temperature display.
2. Push the “SET” button. “−−” will start
moving.
3. Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h
(5 mph). If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
When the compass display returns to the
outside temperature display, calibration is
complete.
When circling calibration fails, “Er” is displayed
for 2 seconds and then “COMPASS”
flashes. It also flashes when circling
calibration is not completed.
If you want to cancel the calibration before
it is complete, push the “SET” button
for about 2 seconds.
Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, replaced
or disconnected.




Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference
by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).




During calibration, do not operate electric
systems (power windows, etc.) as
they may interfere